Berks County Water and Sewer Association Annual Conference

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Legislative and Regulatory Update

presented by Serena DiMagno - serena.dimagno@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

  • House Bill 527 - Amends Title 53 providing for public notice and public meeting requirements.

  • Clean Streams Law - Spill Reporting

  • Delaware River Basin Compact

  • Water and Wastewater Asset Management Plans

  • New or Revised Federal Drinking Water Regulations

  • Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS

  • Technical Guidance - Notification Requirements for Spills, Discharges and Other Incidents that Threaten to cause Pollution of the waters of the Commonwealth

Chemical Safety in Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

presented by Dan Standish - dan.standish@ssmgroup.com

Discussion Topics

  • Common Chemical Use in Treatment Facilities

  • Preparation and Use of Safety Protocols

  • Regulatory Requirements Review

  • Safety Planning and Hazard Communication

  • Operations with Chemicals: In the Laboratory, Bulk Storage Operations, and Chemical Feed Systems